Andres Cabral sees fatherhood as journey of love, challenges, pride
By Chara Like millions of other U.S. adult male residents, Andres Cabral will be honored by his family Sunday (June 15), in observance of Father’s Day. Born in Mexico, Cabral has three sons: Aiden, 11; Gabriel, 5; and Jaziel, 3. He, his wife Stephanie and their children call Kansas City, Kansas, home. “To me, being […]
Hispanics remain grateful for Dos Mundos’ decades of service
By Angie Baldelomar In June, Dos Mundos is celebrating another year of serving the Greater Kansas City area’s Hispanic community. Since 1981, the bilingual newspaper has been present among Latino families. One way it has been present has been through celebrating families’ milestones, as Sandra Olivas-Talavera attests. “Since I was a kid, I remember my […]
Worlds of Fun brings family delights to KC
Commentary by Chara If you’re looking for some family fun while the kids are out of school, but you need something affordable and don’t want to leave the Greater Kansas City area, consider visiting Worlds of Fun. Typically open from May to November, this Kansas City, Missouri-based amusement park has sections that represent regions of […]
Jerry Diaz and family to bring rodeo show to Abdallah Shriners
By Angie Baldelomar Gerardo “Jerry” Diaz, one of the famous skilled Mexican horsemen known as “charros,” and his family will bring their show in June to the Abdallah Shriners Rodeo and Demo Derby in Gardner, Kansas. On June 12 and 13, at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, Diaz will perform at the rodeo alongside his wife […]
Area choreographer shares passion for dancing by teaching youth
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Henning Sac Morales Carlos Cadena has always been passionate about dancing. “I love dancing, it’s my passion,” Cadena said. “Dancing takes the stress away, it takes the tiredness away, everything.” Born in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, Cadena has lived in the Greater Kansas City area since 2006. The same […]
KCK mother wants children to remember her for bravery, love
By Chara Kansas City, Kansas, resident Egriselda Felix Garcia will likely observe Mother’s Day Sunday (May 11) in her usual way: with calls, messages and visits from her children. “They always make me feel special,” Felix Garcia said. “Even if they’re far away, they reach out – and that makes me happy.” Born in Guadalajara, […]
Westside CAN Center receives Outstanding Organizations Service Award
KC Royals and Just Serve organizations recognized Westside CAN Center as the 2025 Just Serve Outstanding Organizations Service Award at the KC Royals (2) – Astros (0) game on April 25 as part of April Volunteer Month. Before the game, volunteers from Just Serve organization putting together hygiene supplies sets. “This award recognizes the outstanding […]
Cinco de Mayo Festival in Kansas City
This past weekend, Guadalupe Centers hosted its traditional Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in the heart of Kansas City’s Westside neighborhood, bringing together families, artists, and neighbors to honor Mexican culture. With over 100 years of history, the event is recognized as the original Cinco de Mayo celebration in Kansas City.
Kansas City celebrates Cinco de Mayo
How Cinco de Mayo became an American marketing holiday Analysis by Tere Siqueira Each year, Cinco de Mayo (May 5) brings a wave of fiestas, drink specials and colorful celebrations across the United States. Yet for many, the origins of Cinco de Mayo remain a mystery; and in Mexico, the date isn’t even a national […]
Awards ceremony celebrates Chicana leaders in GKC area
By Angie Baldelomar On April 10, the Chicano Center for the Arts hosted the first Viva La Chicana Awards to honor Chicana leaders. In partnership with the Latinx Education Collaborative, the ceremony sought to celebrate “the strength, resilience and cultural contributions of Chicana women who have made significant impacts in their communities,” as described on […]